Grow your agriculture business with MSU Extension!
MSU Extension works to increase people's success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research. Whether your a beginner farmer or an established brand, MSU Extension offers a variety of programs to help you succeed and expand your business!
New classes added every month! Click here to see what's coming next!
Upcoming events
July 2, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Online
Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.
July Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours
July 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Webinar
Join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for a question and answer session on seasonal beekeeping topics!
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Irrigation Management Considerations
July 9, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
Presentation on honey bee pheromones at Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers meeting
July 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Main Building Auditorium - 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Learn how honey bees communicate through pheromones and how paying attention to hive scents like banana and lemon can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Insect Management
July 16, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
July 16, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Online
Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.
MSU Tollgate Garden Open House
July 16, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center - 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
Tollgate Farm's Garden Open House offers visitors the chance to view over 20 beautiful gardens on a 160-acre property.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Field Drainage and Water Management
July 23, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
Beekeeping Workshop in Novi, MI
July 23, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
Join Michigan State University Extension for an in-hive beekeeping workshop on honey bee colony health inspections and seasonal management!
Beekeeping Workshop in Lansing, MI
July 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MSU Pollinator Performance Center, 4090 N. College Road, Building E, Lansing, MI 48910
Join Michigan State University Extension for an in-hive beekeeping workshop on honey bee colony health inspections and seasonal management!
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Late Summer and Fall Cover Crops
July 30, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
July 30, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Online
Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a series of interactive Hop Chat Zoom meetings during the 2026 growing season to allow easy communication between producers and MSU educators and faculty.